SDLG launched its biggest ever motor grader - the G9260 - at bauma China 2016. The new addition to SDLG´s motor grader family further strengthens the brand´s product portfolio and its position in the Chinese market.

CASE Construction Equipment reached the milestone of 100 motor graders sold in India in just a year. The grader, a 865B was purchased by Mahalaxmi Infracon Private Limited (MIPL), one of the largest mining overburden removal companies in India.

Caterpillar announced the launch of two new products in India in the construction equipment segment. The new products – Cat®320D2 GC hydraulic excavator and 950L wheel loader - will add to the company’s wide product portfolio in these segments in the Indian market.

SDLG will unveil its new wheel loader range L933L at Bauma Conexpo India 2016 and also showcase the best-selling LG958L. In India, SDLG currently offers two wheel loaders: the 3-tonne rated LG936L and the 5-tonne rated LG958L, both of which are popular in applications such as general construction, dockside work and mining.

Modern construction and mining activities in India need to be expedited with utmost focus on the highest possible productivity, operational excellence, emission compliance, safety and best-of-class economy. Over the past decade, the market for such equipment has substantially matured resulting in the equipment selectors mooting innovative and prudent ideas while selecting the most suitable equipment fleets commensurate to their company objectives and philosophies.

As far as procurement of medium to big size mining equipment by key players in the mining industry is concerned, the trend is towards evaluation based on Total Cost of Ownership, Life Cycle Costing, bundling equipment with Full Maintenance Contracts and Guaranteed Parts Consumption contracts.